May weather forecast
Tonacatepeque, El Salvador

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Tonacatepeque, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 22.6°C (72.7°F) and 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Temperature

At the start of May, Tonacatepeque's average high-temperature reaches a still tropical 31.8°C (89.2°F), subtly different from the preceding month. Tonacatepeque records a steady low-temperature average of 22.6°C (72.7°F) during May.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 26.9 days and typically aggregates up to 267mm (10.51") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Tonacatepeque, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of May, in Tonacatepeque, El Salvador, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 18:20 CST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is May in Tonacatepeque?
The average high-temperature, in May, in Tonacatepeque, is 31.8°C (89.2°F), while the average low-temperature is 22.6°C (72.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in May is estimated at 42°C (107.6°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Tonacatepeque?
In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.
What is the rainiest month in Tonacatepeque?
May is the month with the most rainfall in Tonacatepeque. Rain falls for 26.9 days and accumulates 267mm (10.51") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in May in Tonacatepeque?
In Tonacatepeque, during May, the rain falls for 26.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 267mm (10.51") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in May in Tonacatepeque?
In May, the average day length in Tonacatepeque, El Salvador, is 12h and 46min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Tonacatepeque?
On the first day of May in Tonacatepeque, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 18:20 CST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Tonacatepeque?
In Tonacatepeque, El Salvador, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.7h.
When is the lowest UV index in Tonacatepeque?
May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Tonacatepeque.
What is the UV index reading in May in Tonacatepeque?
In Tonacatepeque, El Salvador, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Tonacatepeque, El Salvador
  • Average high temperature in May: 31.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (33.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (29.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 22.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (22.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°C).

Average pressure in May
Tonacatepeque, El Salvador
  • Average pressure in May: 1011.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and October (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Tonacatepeque, El Salvador
  • Average wind speed in May: 4.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (4.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Tonacatepeque, El Salvador
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (61%).

Average rainfall in May
Tonacatepeque, El Salvador
  • Average rainfall in May: 267mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (267mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Tonacatepeque, El Salvador
  • Average rainfall days in May: 26.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (26.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Tonacatepeque, El Salvador
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Tonacatepeque, El Salvador
  • Average sunshine days in May: 2.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Tonacatepeque, El Salvador
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and April (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Tonacatepeque, El Salvador
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in May
Tonacatepeque, El Salvador
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, August, September and October (8km).

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